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SA04 DGL

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,130 mi
Last recorded86,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 DGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear arm/rod bushes worn (all)

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,329 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 83,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure Mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 79,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,970 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Back arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,705 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 63,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,409 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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Fail 19 Jun 2012 52,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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Pass 21 Jun 2011 47,180 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 47,113 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres on wear indicators 2mm

slight play at n/s/f bottom ball joint.

slight play at n/s/f drop link.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,543 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 35,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 35,845 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,309 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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SA04 DGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA04 DGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA04 DGL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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